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Our Club's aims are to:

Learn collaboratively about the history, heritage and archaeology of Norwich and Norfolk

Develop resources and activities that contribute to the wider community’s understanding of history and archaeology

Develop activities that enhance/maintain the wellbeing and emotional resilience of club members

Be actively inclusive – open, accessible and welcoming to all


Sunday, 20 December 2020

Doughty's Hospital

I attended a Magdelan Walks presentation on Norwich Social Housing on Saturday.  It was an interesting presentation and initially talked about the early hospitals; The Great Hospital of 1249 and Doughty’s Hospital of 1677.  I had never heard of Doughty’s Hospital so I thought a related article would be of interest.  It can be located on Golden Dog Lane, near the St. Crispin’s and Magdelan Street flyover.  Of course in the 17th century it wasn’t a hospital as we know it but more of a home for the poor.   So what was the Quid Pro Quo arrangement that enabled Willam Doughty to build the hospital?  Given that William Doughty was a Puritan, did he impose any religious restrictions or requirements as part of building the new hospital?  To find out the answers to these questions and more related information please select the following link:  

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